The survey will cover about 811km² in La Bella and the result will further refine the mapping of the gas and condensate field and the surrounding prospects, along with developing drilling targets.
Work is set to start in November/December 2013.
WHL Energy holds 100% equity in exploration permit VIC/P67 in the offshore Otway basin, which is located around 200km west-southwest of Melbourne off the Victorian coastline.
The company is also looking at growth opportunities in the wider East African region.
